Glenn Engineering and Research Support II (GEARS II)

The Glenn Engineering and Research Support II contract, or GEARS II, is a total small business set-aside forecasted for issuance by NASA’s Glenn Research Center under the NAICS code 541715, targeting engineering and scientific services critical to the agency’s mission. This contract will provide comprehensive support across core technical areas including communications and intelligent systems, power, propulsion, materials and structures, and systems engineering and architecture, with additional emphasis on fundamental research involving space- or gravity-dependent combustion and fluid dynamics. The scope extends to facilities, testing, and manufacturing engineering services, along with project management, configuration and data management, and scheduling support to ensure operational efficiency and technical integrity. The contract is structured as a government-wide acquisition vehicle intended to streamline access to specialized engineering and research capabilities from qualified small businesses. Though the solicitation number and detailed procurement timeline are not yet finalized, the forecasted posting date of May 25, 2026, indicates an upcoming opportunity for small business entities to compete for multi-year support roles at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. Performance is expected to be centered at the agency’s facilities, with no specific location indicated in the current forecast, and the contract will serve as the primary channel for delivering mission-critical technical expertise to advance aeronautics and space exploration initiatives.